From root: ngiti
Usage Note
Ngiting-aso is a common Tagalog idiom for a fake, mocking, or sinister smile, literally translating to dog's smile.
Examples
" Ngiting-aso ang ibinigay niya. "
Natural Translation
He gave an insincere smile.
Literal Translation
Insincere-smile the gave he.
" Hindi ko gusto ang kanyang ngiting-aso. "
Natural Translation
I don't like his/her insincere smile.
Literal Translation
Not I like the his/her insincere-smile.
" Nakikita ko ang ngiting-aso niya tuwing umaastang mabait siya pero may masamang balak pala sa likod. "
Natural Translation
I see his insincere smile whenever he acts kind but actually has a bad plan behind it.
Literal Translation
See I the insincere-smile his whenever acting kind he but has bad plan actually at back.
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